Much has been made of the spelling of the name American Pharoah. The new Triple Crown winner boasts a moniker that opts for P-H-A-R-O-A-H rather than the more accurate P-H-A-R-A-O-H. Here at the Jimbo List, we are taking an open-minded view of the matter – especially since the name could have been much, much worse.

Well, it seems “The Muppet Show” is returning to the small screen. The honchos at ABC recently gave the OK for an updated version of the classic, 1970s-era variety show. All we know so far is that it will have a fake documentary style, like “The Office.” With that in mind, here are some suggestions for updated characters:

He may be a power-mad Russian strongman, but that doesn’t mean Vladimir Putin doesn’t have a sensitive, artistic side. For example, many people are unaware that Putin has written a number of children’s books. Here are a few titles to get you started.

Be my guest if you want to complain about the Polar Vortex that has settled in over much of the country. But if you think about it, this much-maligned weather system has more than a few positive things going for it. Such as:

THAT ELF IS NOW FROZEN TO THE SHELF

SOUPCICLES

ICE FISHING IN ATLANTA

I CAN FINALLY FINISH MY POEM ABOUT GORTEX

THE DUDES ON MOUNT RUSHMORE LOOK GOOD IN EARMUFFS

THAT GUY WHO ALWAYS WEARS SHORTS IN THE WINTER IS FORCED TO GO INDOORS UNTIL SPRING